Magic Nature Potions - Activity Instructions

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Re-read this section of ‘Charlie’s Tales: Peggy and the Fantastic Football’.

Charlie borrowed the football from William. “Peggy, this is a magic football - a fantastic football! It will help you play with all the courage, strength and speed you need to score a goal!”

“Let’s play!” The game started again. It wasn’t long until Peggy saw a chance to get the ball off the other team. Peggy ran towards the flowers, kicked and scored!

Ignite a conversation about the special powers Peggy felt she needed to join in on the football game. Ask the children, “What special powers did the football give Peggy to help her play football?”. Their answers may include

courage
strength
speed.

Ask the children, “Did the football give Peggy these special powers?”

Find Out

Ask children to think of something new they would like to try and their thoughts around what might be holding them back from giving it a go. Use the following questions as prompts

Is there something new that you would like to try?
How do you feel when you think about trying something new?
What are some special powers you might need if you wanted to try something new?

Children may suggest

bravery
confidence
persistence - keep on trying
hard work
resilience - trying again if things are hard
strength
speed
skills.

Take Action

Invite children to make ‘Magic Potions’ using natural materials. Place an array of different natural materials into different jars and containers. As a group, label each jar with a different ‘superpower’ that the group had discussed previously.

Allow the children to scoop, pour and tip, creating a magical potion.

As they complete the potion, ask the children what their magical potion is going to help them to do and what is in it. Remind the children of the fantastic football in the story.

What did Peggy mean when she said, “I don’t need a fantastic football to play with everyone?" (She already had all of the skills and courage inside)
Do you think this magic potion will help you to try something new?
Is your body already capable of trying?
Can you think of a time when you have already shown bravery? (courage, confidence, speed, etc.).

By thinking of a time the children have already shown certain abilities and characteristics, they are building their self-efficacy and confidence in what is already inside them.

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